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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,189.14, 18,200.43 and 7,221.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,189.14, 18,200.43 and 7,221.06 is: 9,964.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,189.14 : 18,200.43 = 7,221.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,189.14/18,200.43 = 7,221.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,189.14x = 18,200.43 × 7,221.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,189.14x = 131,426,397.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,426,397.06/13,189.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,964.74

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